AlanCamelonfan Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, FairWeatherFan said: Just going by the interview given by the New manager he was talking about going for the league next year. There was no hint or suggestion of things crumbling around him to the point he's league won't actually be there next year. Ah well 13 team west Lothian league looks shit 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Just going by the interview given by the New manager he was talking about going for the league next year. There was no hint or suggestion of things crumbling around him to the point he's league won't actually be there next year. Oh yes, it was said before. It would be surprising if they hadn't told them at that point. Of course being in the top league might change things. What's their ground like? Off to Wikipedia... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Pub League Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: Ah well 13 team west Lothian league looks shit It really doesn't. Fauldouse, Armadale, Bathgate, Whitburn may be in the wrong league going forward but its not going to be a shit league and its a bit odd to say it would be. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Oh yes, it was said before. It would be surprising if they hadn't told them at that point. Of course being in the top league might change things. What's their ground like? Off to Wikipedia... No details on Wikipedia or via a search here. Basically would the ground meet the basic EoS ground standards? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Pub League Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 7 minutes ago, stulch said: 14 minutes ago, stulch said: Oh yes, it was said before. It would be surprising if they hadn't told them at that point. Of course being in the top league might change things. What's their ground like? Off to Wikipedia... No details on Wikipedia or via a search here. Basically would the ground meet the basic EoS ground standards? What West Calder? Of course. Have a look at Non-League Scotland. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaz5 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 No details on Wikipedia or via a search here. Basically would the ground meet the basic EoS ground standards? West Calder have a decent set up. Played there with our 19's 6 or 7 years ago. Would meet EoS standards no problem. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 West Calder have a decent set up. Played there with our 19's 6 or 7 years ago. Would meet EoS standards no problem.Sounds like the sort of club that would benefit from the EoS then but it's of course their choice and there's possibility lots of other factors... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Sounds like the sort of club that would benefit from the EoS then but it's of course their choice and there's possibility lots of other factors...* possibly 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 22/02/2020 at 16:12, Truthteller said: Lochgelly next, meeting tomorrow Any news about the outcome from yesterday's meeting ? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanCamelonfan Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, Junior Pub League said: It really doesn't. Fauldouse, Armadale, Bathgate, Whitburn may be in the wrong league going forward but its not going to be a shit league and its a bit odd to say it would be. how is it not. Its going to be one division. Other than it being round the doors. The standard will go down hill. JC already said that at Fauldhouse he struggled to recruit players as it was. We played Preston Athletic in a Friendly on Saturday who are in the first division and they are light years ahead of these teams. We put 12 past Harthill with squad players and 20s players playing. Fauldhouse and Whitburn are not bad just now but not sure they are as good as say Preston 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lithgierose Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: how is it not. Its going to be one division. Other than it being round the doors. The standard will go down hill. JC already said that at Fauldhouse he struggled to recruit players as it was. We played Preston Athletic in a Friendly on Saturday who are in the first division and they are light years ahead of these teams. We put 12 past Harthill with squad players and 20s players playing. Fauldhouse and Whitburn are not bad just now but not sure they are as good as say Preston One division looks really tempting 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Pub League Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 5 minutes ago, AlanCamelonfan said: how is it not. Its going to be one division. Other than it being round the doors. The standard will go down hill. JC already said that at Fauldhouse he struggled to recruit players as it was. We played Preston Athletic in a Friendly on Saturday who are in the first division and they are light years ahead of these teams. We put 12 past Harthill with squad players and 20s players playing. Fauldhouse and Whitburn are not bad just now but not sure they are as good as say Preston None of that makes it a "shit league" Its a very interesting looking league. -1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Just now, Junior Pub League said: None of that makes it a "shit league" Its a very interesting looking league. It really isn't, a single division league where you're stuck in perpetuity regardless of how good or bad you are, and a League Cup against the same teams to look forward to. Any club with a shred of ambition wouldn't go anywhere near it. Local fitba for local people. That's if things pan out like that of course, they might not. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junior Pub League Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Local fitba for local people. ...and how is that a bad thing exactly? Should those clubs move, yes. Will those same clubs be in a "shit league" that "isn't interesting"? No, no they wont. By any definition that's an interesting looking league for next season. People are putting ambition for a functional pyramid ahead of rational thought into why clubs are going to remain. The major West Lothian junior clubs wont be moving for next season. Edited February 24, 2020 by Junior Pub League 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 ...and how is that a bad thing exactly? Should those clubs move, yes. Will those same clubs be in a "shit league" that "isn't interesting"? No, no they wont. By any definition that's an interesting looking league for next season. People are putting ambition for a functional pyramid ahead of rational thought into why clubs are going to remain. The major West Lothian junior clubs wont be moving for next season.Interesting in what respect? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stulch Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 It's very possible the weakest side could be playing the strongest side three times next season. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burnie_man Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Junior Pub League said: ...and how is that a bad thing exactly? Should those clubs move, yes. Will those same clubs be in a "shit league" that "isn't interesting"? No, no they wont. By any definition that's an interesting looking league for next season. People are putting ambition for a functional pyramid ahead of rational thought into why clubs are going to remain. The major West Lothian junior clubs wont be moving for next season. It's entirely upto those clubs to make their own choice as to their future, but let's not kid ourselves that the league as described would be in any way attractive to punters and players alike. Explain to us the rational thought process behind these clubs remaining in a league like that? Edited February 24, 2020 by Burnie_man 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyramidic Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 23 minutes ago, Burnie_man said: Explain to us the rational thought process behind these clubs remaining in a league like that? Easy - it can be defined as clubs that continue to enjoy "sleeping with their sisters" and are not really worried if they are "missing a few fingers". If that is what they enjoy fine - but the real football world outside that part of West Lothian has moved on and is a lot more healthy and vibrant. One day they will hopefully discover the truth. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldie2k19 Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, Robert James said: Any news about the outcome from yesterday's meeting ? Delayed until the 4th March. I'm Presuming you meant Lochore's meeting. Edited February 24, 2020 by Baldie2k19 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert James Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 21 minutes ago, Baldie2k19 said: Delayed until the 4th March. I'm Presuming you meant Lochore's meeting. Yes I was. In delaying their meeting, are Lochore waiting on the outcome of the other two (announced) club meetings, at Lochgelly Albert and Newburgh ? Or are they hoping for information from the LL about the level of interest from clubs in joining the proposed WoSL/pyramid ? If it is the latter, they may well be unlucky as the LL is committed to NOT releasing the names of any interested clubs. This is a matter for the clubs themselves, and rightly so. Edited February 24, 2020 by Robert James additional question added and typo 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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